My favourite places in Modena
Drinks & hanging out
Casual, nice terrace, relaxed atmosphere, tasty fish & chips menu.
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Griffin's Irish Pub
67 Largo HannoverCasual, nice terrace, relaxed atmosphere, tasty fish & chips menu.
This used to be one of the oldest pubs in Modena, and upon retirement of its former owner, it has been taken over by Valerio, a university mate of mine. Now it is a hip cocktail bar in a popular street in the very city centre, 2 minutes from home: Via Carteria, the 'artists' street, with cool little independent artisan shops.
Cesare Modena — Cocktail Bar
This used to be one of the oldest pubs in Modena, and upon retirement of its former owner, it has been taken over by Valerio, a university mate of mine. Now it is a hip cocktail bar in a popular street in the very city centre, 2 minutes from home: Via Carteria, the 'artists' street, with cool little independent artisan shops.
Taste good beers and enjoy good rock music in this hip vintage place run by Simone, a neighbour of mine (and of you as well, during your stay!).
The pub is a couple of minutes walking from home, in via Carteria, called the 'artist street' because of its creative and independent shops and workshops.
Slanzi Pub & Vinyl
Taste good beers and enjoy good rock music in this hip vintage place run by Simone, a neighbour of mine (and of you as well, during your stay!).
The pub is a couple of minutes walking from home, in via Carteria, called the 'artist street' because of its creative and independent shops and workshops.
Food farms & tours
This place is special because of its location, in the attic of the old town hall. It is very small, compared to other more 'commercial' acetaia's where traditional balsamic vinegar is produced and sold.
It organizes guided tasting tours in English as well, entrance costs a couple of euros.
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Acetaia Comunale
14 Piazza GrandeThis place is special because of its location, in the attic of the old town hall. It is very small, compared to other more 'commercial' acetaia's where traditional balsamic vinegar is produced and sold.
It organizes guided tasting tours in English as well, entrance costs a couple of euros.
A free tour at a historical acetaia in Modena (traditional balsamic vinegar), reachable by car in 15 minutes. Guided tour + tasting and possibility to buy their traditional balsamic vinegar.
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Acetaia Giusti - Since 1605
52 Str. delle Quattro VilleA free tour at a historical acetaia in Modena (traditional balsamic vinegar), reachable by car in 15 minutes. Guided tour + tasting and possibility to buy their traditional balsamic vinegar.
Sightseeing
In a historical modenese courtyard there is an ancient holm oak tree who peacefully and generously offers her energy and company to those who are open to it.
Complesso San Paolo, Modena
In a historical modenese courtyard there is an ancient holm oak tree who peacefully and generously offers her energy and company to those who are open to it.
This is the place to go to for booking guided tours, cultural and sightseeing experiences. Next to the main square (Piazza Grande, where Duomo is, our romanic cathedral), a couple of minutes walking from home.
Modenatur
This is the place to go to for booking guided tours, cultural and sightseeing experiences. Next to the main square (Piazza Grande, where Duomo is, our romanic cathedral), a couple of minutes walking from home.
Traditional restaurants
An apartment on the first floor of a building in the very city centre, which was turned into one of the best traditional restaurants (trattoria) where to taste real modenese gastronomy. Crowded and loud, which is part of the whole experience :)
Make sure to reserve beforehand to be sure to get a table. you won't be disappointed! This is a 'must be'.
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Trattoria Aldina
40 Via L. AlbinelliAn apartment on the first floor of a building in the very city centre, which was turned into one of the best traditional restaurants (trattoria) where to taste real modenese gastronomy. Crowded and loud, which is part of the whole experience :)
Make sure to reserve beforehand to be sure to get a table. you won't be disappointed! This is a 'must be'.
20 minutes from Modena by car, this place is quite renowned in Modena for its meat and traditional dishes. A friend of mine is chef there, and she told me that Massimo Bottura himself is a friend of the restaurant's owner, so every now and then he goes there to eat himself.
Classic / traditional styling of the interior and high food quality, a bit pricey.
Ristorante Caminetto
240 Via Martiniana20 minutes from Modena by car, this place is quite renowned in Modena for its meat and traditional dishes. A friend of mine is chef there, and she told me that Massimo Bottura himself is a friend of the restaurant's owner, so every now and then he goes there to eat himself.
Classic / traditional styling of the interior and high food quality, a bit pricey.
I love this place because of its location, in one of the nicest terraces in the old town, next to a relaxed Irish pub, and because of its good traditional food with gluten free options as well.
Osteria Stallo del Pomodoro
63 Largo HannoverI love this place because of its location, in one of the nicest terraces in the old town, next to a relaxed Irish pub, and because of its good traditional food with gluten free options as well.
Zelmira is literally around the corner, in what I think is the cutest and cosiest little square in Modena. One of the oldest restaurants in Modena, it offers good traditional dishes.
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Zelmira
17 Via S. GiacomoZelmira is literally around the corner, in what I think is the cutest and cosiest little square in Modena. One of the oldest restaurants in Modena, it offers good traditional dishes.
Around Modena
A medieval town in the hills, 35 minutes driving from Modena. Renowned for its lambrusco vineyards and wine.
Castelvetro di Modena
A medieval town in the hills, 35 minutes driving from Modena. Renowned for its lambrusco vineyards and wine.
Bakery
A small bakery where you can buy very tasty pastry for your breakfast, 2 minutes from home!
Forno Pasticceria Bortolani Demore
A small bakery where you can buy very tasty pastry for your breakfast, 2 minutes from home!
La Torteria di Tamara Valenti Modena
14 Via Francesco SelmiGood, old bakery with a selection of tasty cakes.
This bakery is the 'urban' version of a bakery that started in the mountains (Rocca Malatina, 1 hr drive from Modena, in a beautiful regional park). The food they prepare is very special, made with old cereals, processed with care and knowledge, and with all time it requires.
Ideal for breakfast, brunch or aperitivo.
AltoForno Impasti Agresti - punto vendita e bar, Modena
This bakery is the 'urban' version of a bakery that started in the mountains (Rocca Malatina, 1 hr drive from Modena, in a beautiful regional park). The food they prepare is very special, made with old cereals, processed with care and knowledge, and with all time it requires.
Ideal for breakfast, brunch or aperitivo.
Hiking
One hour drive from Modena, in the Apennines of Reggio Emilia, you will reach this ancient mountain that Dante Alighieri was already mentioning in his Divina Commedia. Comparable to Mount Uluru in Australia, it is a magic place worth visiting if you love being in nature. The hike to reach the top is relatively easy and short.
Pietra di Bismantova, 42035 Castelnovo ne' Monti, Province of Reggio Emilia, Italy
One hour drive from Modena, in the Apennines of Reggio Emilia, you will reach this ancient mountain that Dante Alighieri was already mentioning in his Divina Commedia. Comparable to Mount Uluru in Australia, it is a magic place worth visiting if you love being in nature. The hike to reach the top is relatively easy and short.